Passport services will resume on December 9, 2025. 

The UCSB Recreation Customer Service Center is an authorized U.S. Government Passport Acceptance Facility. You can avoid the hassles and long lines at the Post Office by making an appointment with us!

We offer all the necessary forms, and expedited service, accept your completed passport application, and forward it to the U.S. Department of State for an issuance determination. Only the Department of State can make an issuance determination, we cannot. Services are available by completing all necessary forms and bringing required verifications and payments.

For more passport and international travel information visit the U.S. Department of State's website at www.travel.state.gov.

Read ALL Instructions Before Making an Appointment

We do NOT service DS-82 renewals, only DS-11 applicants.

NO WALK-INS! Services Available Twice Per Week (usually on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

UCSB Passports

DO NOT make an appointment until you have verified you are
in possession of the required forms, payment(s), and verifications.

See Checklists Below
(Note: Original Birth Certificate/Passport)

  • Adult Passport Checklist
  • Minors Aged 16-17 Passport Checklist
  • Minors Under 16 Passport Checklist
  • Bring the ID of the front and back of each ID that you present when you apply. Your photocopy must be on white, 8.5" x 11" standard paper, in black and white, and on one side of the paper. Do not decrease the image size. You may make the image size bigger. 
  • Submit your evidence of U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the front and back, if there is printed information. Photocopies must be: clear and easy to read, on white 8.5" x 11" standard paper, black and white, and single sided. If you do not have the original copy of a document, get a replacement from the office which issued the document. The document must have the official seal or stamp of the office which issued it. Provide a second copy (sometimes called a "certified copy") of your citizenship evidence if you do not want to submit a photocopy of it. We will keep the second copy. It may take longer to get your passport if you don't submit your document and a photocopy of it. You cannot submit an electronic or mobile birth certificate. 

Passport Photos
Applicant may bring a valid passport photo OR UCSB Recreation can take a photo for $15 during your appointment.

Processing Times
For the most current processing times click here.

Cancellations
We require a 24 hour cancellation notice. NO appointments if you are using form DS-82.

Make an Appointment

 

Helpful Links

Passport FAQs

Passport Forms

Required Documentation for
Children Under Age 16

US Department of State

Lost or Stolen Passports

Passport Changes or Amendments

Location & Parking Info
UCSB Department of Recreation
516 Ocean Rd, Room 1106
Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Parking is available at Lot 18/Mesa Garage and payment can be made at the parking garage kiosk. Our office is located in the Customer Service Center at the UCSB Recreation Center. Just before entering the Recreation Center's main entrance, turn right and walk just past the bathroom. Our entrance is on the left.

Contact

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Juanita Spitzer
Passport Agent
recreation-ucsbpassports@ucsb.edu
(805) 893-3552